History:

William H. Horn, who goes by Bill Horn professionally, is a lounge keyboardist and one-man band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Horn got his start in the late 1950s as a pianist and singer at a dance studio. His wife, Joni Lee, got him that gig. He began giving piano lessons but yearned to perform onstage as a solo artist. His first group would be his very own trio. 

The Bill Horn Trio consisted of Horn on organ and piano, John Simone on drums and percussion, and an unknown bassist. This lineup would release Horn's first recording, a single titled "I Want You, I Need You / You Got Me Cryin'". It was released on Horn's Laurae Records label. Horn wrote both soul jazz tunes. 

Bill Lynn would join the trio on guitar and percussion (replacing the bassist), and Horn’s wife Joni would perform occasional vocals with the trio. This lineup would release an obscure live album titled "In Concert" in 1969. Pressed through the infamous RPC label, the album features mostly soul material with a few jazz covers. Horn was performing primarily in Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Reading during this period. 

The trio would soon disband and drummer George Pearson and Horn would begin working together for the next decade. The two first recorded a Bill Horn solo album titled "Horn-A-Plenty: Bill Horn and His New Innovations In Sound". This album was pressed through RPC in early 1972 and contained mostly jazz material. Horn would begin primarily performing live in Lancaster for the foreseeable future. 

Horn and Pearson then formed The Bill Horn Duo soon after that album was released. They recorded an album in 1972 on RPC titled "Double Image". This album is a bit more soulful than his previous one with two original tracks by Horn being performed. The duo would then change their name permanently to Double Image in 1973. 

Bill Horn and Double Image would record two albums on the independent Baldwin Sound Productions label out of Mechanicsburg. Predominately a gospel label, BSP saw some neat lounge, rock, and funk recordings over the years. The first album Double Image recorded on the label was titled "Movin' On". The album features some more experimental music from the duo. They cover rock, funk, and jazz territory. 

Starting in the mid 1970's, Horn exponentially grew his keyboard arsenal. He began to purchase and utilize additional organs, electric piano, synthesizers, effects, and keyboard bass. He became a spokesperson for both Baldwin Organ Company and ARP Instruments, INC.. This culminated in Double Image's final record, "Wizard Of Arp". Recorded and released in 1977, the album is a vast departure from Horn's earlier albums. It is the only album he released that features mostly original material (4.5/7 tracks), has extended jams and instrumental breaks, and is solidly in the funk genre. The album is quite popular due to its great grooves and quirky synthesizer work.  

The duo recorded one last album credited to Horn as a solo artist in 1979. The album, "2nd Generation B", was released on Montagne Records. Montagne was a Baldwin Sound Productions subsidiary. The album was a return to Horn's jazzy lounge style of the early 70's. 

Horn began performing solo with a drum machine and a variety of keys after this album. He released two more albums as a solo artist; “American Odyssey" and "Live?". “Live?” is a  double LP again released on Montagne. “American Odyssey” was released in Germany. His son, Bill Jr., started performing with him as well during the 80’s.

Horn is still performing to this day! He is alive, well, and performing every weekend in Lancaster, PA at the ripe age of 85. He performs a variety of old and new tunes with his keyboard rig and drum machine. He even performed a set with Bernard Purdie several years ago. Horn’s musical work has gained recognition on several online blogs and he was featured in the book Enjoy The Experience.